Asheville

Beloved Asheville Resident Philip Jason Laws Remembered for His Kindness and Community Spirit

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Asheville, North Carolina – Philip Jason Laws, 40, passed away on March 26, 2025, at his home in Asheville. His life journey began on June 12, 1984, in Wilkes County, where he spent his early years in Traphill. Laws moved to St. Augustine, Florida, during his teenage years, later returning to North Carolina. He was known for his deep attachment to family and friends and had a passion for helping others in his community. His parents, Nathan and Leesa Love Laws, survive him. He was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Kimberly Laws, along … Read more

Asheville Jury Convicts Man in Voluntary Manslaughter Case Following 2022 Downtown Shooting Incident

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Asheville, N.C. – A local jury in Buncombe County recently delivered a verdict of voluntary manslaughter against Danquries Lamar Green for the fatal shooting of Jamel Tyjon Grant, which occurred in downtown Asheville on July 10, 2022. The case, which unfolded near the bustling intersection of Spruce and College streets, came to a close when the jury decided against a first-degree murder charge, opting for the lesser sentence after deliberations. Green surrendered to the Asheville Police Department two days post the incident, signaling his cooperation with the law enforcement authorities. He faced the court on … Read more

Asheville Homeowner Battles Sky-High Water Bill Amid City’s Meter Malfunction Saga

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Asheville, N.C. — An Asheville resident, Robert Ahern, has been left astonished after receiving a water bill nearly 18 times higher than his typical monthly charge, prompting him to seek legal counsel. The unusually high bill exceeded $1,100, an amount Ahern described as comparable to a mortgage payment, leading to a significant dispute with the City’s Water Resources Department. Despite receiving a partial adjustment that reduced his bill to over $635, Ahern remains frustrated. “My usual water bill tops out at around 61 dollars. Now, to see a bill for $635 is just shocking,” he … Read more

Incomplete Video Sparks Controversy in West Asheville Pedestrian Murder Case, Says Defense Attorney

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A defense attorney claims that a video capturing an alleged pedestrian murder in West Asheville does not present the “full context.” The attorney argues that the video footage, which has gone viral, may not accurately depict the events leading up to the incident. According to the attorney, the video shows a man confronting another person in the street before what appears to be a fatal altercation. However, the defense argues that the video does not show the entire confrontation, leading to a potentially biased understanding of the situation. The incident took place … Read more